Investigative Reporting

Unanswered Questions Loom as Coast Guard Investigates Fatal Miami Boat Collision

By Economics Desk | July 30, 2025

A tragic boat collision near Miami claims two young lives, exposing disturbing gaps in boating safety oversight. As the Coast Guard scrambles for answers, how long will Washington neglect crucial protections for American families on our waterways?

In the heart of Florida’s Biscayne Bay, a preventable tragedy unfolded that has left two young girls dead and four others fighting for their lives. The U.S. Coast Guard has launched a salvage operation and investigation after a collision between a barge and a sailboat carrying a teenage camp counselor and five children, exposing serious questions about maritime safety and regulatory enforcement. Captain Frank Florio of U.S. Coast Guard Sector Miami promised the grieving families that authorities are committed to uncovering what went wrong. But promises alone cannot bring back lost lives or restore shattered communities. Why Are America’s Waterways...

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